Instructions

Break dark chocolate bars into squares in a metal mixing bowl or top of a double boiler. Add liqueur, if using, and place over a pot of boiling water and stir as it melts or put it in a microwave-safe dish and microwave 2 minutes on high until melted. Set aside and keep warm.

Cover loosely with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake 20 to 25 minutes until pudding is set in center. Allow to cool 5 to 10 minutes before cutting into 1-inch-thick slices and serving topped with whipped cream.

* If you only have fresh bread, bake it in a 350F oven about 15 minutes to dry it out.